Law Clerks

Law Clerks (APS3)
- Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide
- Casual roles (up to 3 days per week)

We are seeking expressions of interest from law students interested in opportunities to undertake legal and administrative support tasks on a casual basis up to 3 days per week in each of our 3 practice areas (AGS Commercial, AGS Dispute Resolution and the Office of General Counsel). Expressions of interest may be used to fill law clerk roles that become available over 2025.

**About us**
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.

**AGS is unique.**AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.

**AGS is innovative.**Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.

**AGS is diverse.**With offices in every capital city and a team of over 715 staff, including over 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

**About the roles**
AGS expects roles may become available in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide. Our casual law clerks usually work up to 3 days per week and arrangements to accommodate university commitments may be negotiated.

In this role your tasks will vary day to day but may include:

- document review or preparing court documents in AGS Dispute Resolution
- progressing routine property matters, and assisting with more complex matters in AGS Commercial
- assisting with specific aspects of Constitutional legal advice and preparing case notes in the Office of General Counsel (roles with the Office of General counsel are expected to be available in Canberra only)
- in all roles, legal research and general clerical tasks.

**About you**
The skills and experience we value include:

- an interest Commonwealth legal work (particularly in Commonwealth litigation, property, or advice work)
- excellent academic results
- strong attention to detail
- previous paralegal or administrative support experience preferred
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent legal research skills and clear writing skills
- ability to work under pressure and as a member of a team.

For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available below.

You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our employees commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

With open door access to some of Australia’s most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking and you will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance.

AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and, while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.

**To apply**

To apply, please press "Begin". Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Thursday, 30 January 2025.

**Further enquiries**
Further information can be obtained by contacting Kim Da Pozzo, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 6253 7272.